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Lord Nikon
05-01-11, 05:22 PM
Name: Nikon
Age: 203
Race: Human (Demonic blooded)
Hair Color: black
Eye Color: black
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 275lbs
*Occupation: Former Personal Guard

*Personality: Nikon is annoyed by most people, thinking that they owe him something for the work he has done. Nikon hides his dislike with a cold face and few words.
*Appearance: A large man, Nikon is not easily looked over, he has a presence to him that will make the timid turn and walk down another way when he is coming. Generally Nikon will wear darker colored outfits, keeping himself very well groomed, clean and neat. Projecting the feeling of I'm better then you all.

History: Nikon, once a personal body guard for a large important Lord of the Stafford Manor. He was treated like he was trash, even after saving the Lord's life various times. Nikon was loyal, he did what he was told with out question, served his lord with the upmost respect. But loyality and respect did not pay the bills or feed his family as this very Lord, addressed a debt Nikon's family had, insisting they pay the full amount or be executed in the morning. Nikon begged and tried to use his position with the lord as a bargaining chip, maybe to get some more time. The Lord refused, having Nikon's family executed right before his very eyes. Full of rage and hate, Nikon attacked the Lord straight out, attempting to kill him, but the Lord had many guards that beat Nikon down, and the Lord had him thrown in jail. Out of spite the Lord starved Nikon, feeling him only enough to keep him alive as he slowly died in his very cell. Each night Nikon prayed to anyone listening, and promised anything to get revenge at whatever cost.

On a night Nikon was sure he was going to finally pass on into the afterlife, a raspy voice called out to him from the shadowy corner of the cell, asking him if his promising was true? Nikon in a bit a shock agreed. The shadowed figure promised him everything he wanted would come true if he pledged his eternal life and soul to him. Nikon at this point was ready to accept any deal that prevented death and that helped get revenge on that foul Lord.

The figure then placed a small vial on the ground, it was a clear bottle with a red liquid inside. He said to drink it, and you will go to sleep, but when you awake you will feel stronger then ever, and your revenge will have been taken care of. Nikon agreed with the figure as he reached for the bottle, but was stopped by a red claw like hand on his wriste that said that one day he will come calling for him. Then the figure dissapeared. Nikon drank the bottle and passed out.

Upon awaking, Nikon found himself in the forrest of the Lord's land. Nikon felt stronger, healthier and ready for anything. He quickly ran towards the manor, which he found in ruins. Nikon confused, asked a commoner what happened to the stafford manor, in which he was told that it burned down over a century and a half a go.

Nikon was confused, but soom realized after talking and looking around that he was indeed in a future time. Now he is a new man that no one knows about, he can start over. In the rubble of the Manor house, a box caught the eye of Nikon, where he found his trusty black bladed sword.

Skills:
Swordplay (average)
brawling (Expert - Was a personal guard)
lie detection (Average)
wilderness survival (Expert - Learned to live off the land while wandering)
Survival instinct (Average - Still learning how to do this :))

Abilities:
Strength of 2 normal men (demon blood)
Speed of 1.5 that of a normal man
Stamina above average -- 1.5 that of a normal man
Black Bladed Sword - Life Stealer, once the sword draws blood after the first attack, the red vein lines on the sword glow and each hit afterwards will attempt to drain the blood of the victum. The sword works thus way, so when it strikes (hits) an something, it will attempt to slash open wound on its first time. wounds inflicted by life stealer will bleed more with each passing minute unless the wound is healed, closed, or otherwise tended to".

Enigmatic Immortal
05-02-11, 05:28 PM
Greetings and welcome to Althanas! I'll be your tour guide here on getting you approved.

First thing I need you to do is give me a level of your skills. How good are you at such things as sword play, how easily can you detect lies, and his survival instinct does what exactly. Details, good sir, get you out of a heap of trouble!

Abilities wise, I'm going to ask you to lower your STR to 2X that of a normal human. 3X is a bit much. How above average is his stamina, can you give me a number? As for the black bladed sword, how does the life stealer work. Does it send out ethereal tendrils to do this deed, or when you strike a blow does it cause the opponent to suffer greater damage, like a small cut could be exposed into a larger laceration? Just some clarity is all I need.

Lord Nikon
05-03-11, 10:21 AM
updated

Breaker
05-03-11, 10:48 AM
Hi there, just stepping in to move this through in my co-worker's absence...

I'd like you to describe his above average stamina as being 1.5 that of a normal man. Also please drop either his strength or speed to 1.5 as well. The other may remain at 2.

My understanding of the sword ability right now is that it will essentially cause a wound to bleed faster than normal/not clot as much if the blade is still embedded or close to the wound. Is that all? If my understanding matches yours, then this is just about ready for approval.

Lord Nikon
05-03-11, 11:53 AM
updated again per request.

What I was thinking was that it will open a wound, and then feed off it, causing more damage. Like for example, Damage starts at 1d4, and then moves to 1D4+1 and then 1D6 and then 1D6+1.. etc

Breaker
05-03-11, 12:41 PM
Well, damage on Althanas is based on the realism of the character's writing, not dice, but I think I understand what you mean. Here's my advice... change the description to something like "wounds inflicted by life stealer will bleed more with each passing minute unless the wound is healed, closed, or otherwise tended to". I think that will give an idea of what you're looking for.

Lord Nikon
05-04-11, 09:40 AM
done per request

Breaker
05-04-11, 09:54 AM
Looks good. You are approved.

Check out the Underwood Training Forum, specifically Ravenheart Academy, if you're looking for a good place to get started.

If you've already got an idea for a story and you need some questing partners, the recruiting forum found in the RPC is the spot for you.

Enjoy Althanas 3.0 :)